Check Out DC Tech Council Events

Sleuthing at the Computer Forensic Show – Nearly 90% of all legal evidence lives in computers, making each one a potential crime scene. From corporate trade secret cases to employment discrimination, lawsuits can be won or lost solely on recovered e-mails other electronic files and records! When companies need to conduct internal investigations—especially those involving litigation—discovering and maintaining evidence becomes paramount.

The inaugural Computer Forensics Show held at the Washington Convention Center from February 4-6, 2008, will focus on key issues around computer forensics to help legal and risk management professionals better prepare for cases dealing with sensitive information stored on digital media and simultaneously drive revenue for their company or practice.
This year’s show includes high-powered keynote addresses by Barry M. Sabin, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Chief Counter-Terrorism Section, U.S. Department of Justice; David Cohen, E-Discovery Counsel, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP and James Christy, Director of Futures Exploration, Defense Cybercrime Center. Register at http://www.computerforensicshow.com/ and Save $200!

Black Hat DC Association – Attend Black Hat DC, February 18-21, at the Westin DC City Center, DC’s version of the world’s premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring hands-on training courses, briefings and presentations with lots of new content-including a focus on wireless security. Network with over 400 delegates and review products from leading vendors in a relaxed setting.

Black Hat DC was created to serve the special needs of government and corporate network defenders. WDCEP members receive a $100 Briefings discount off the prevailing rate by inserting BHDC8AP in the box marked “Coupon Codes” on the web registration page, shown on the final invoice. http://www.blackhat.com/.